Latest secretary-general News

NZ – US relations on strong footing
Global economic outlook uncertain as growth slows, inflationary pressures persist and trade policies cloud outlook
Civil society and youth leaders engage with United Nations experts to push forward for gender equality
Costa Rica should continue reforms to boost growth and living standards
Taliban Must Uphold International Obligations, Restore Women’s ‘Non-negotiable’ Rights, Security Council Told
One in four countries report backlash on women’s rights in 2024
Czechia must ensure fiscal sustainability and boost skills, innovation and business dynamism to drive growth, says OECD
Healthcare systems need to better respond to patients’ needs, finds first international OECD patient survey
Digital Cooperation Organization Concludes 4th General Assembly with Endorsement of 2025-2028 Agenda to Advance Digital Maturity
As Regional Tensions Escalate, M23 Rebel Group Advances Further in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Top UN Officials Urge Warring Parties…
Government support for fisheries should be redirected to make the sector more resilient
As Peace Gets Pushed Further from Reach, Dark Spirit of Impunity for Terrorism Spreads, Multilateral Solutions Key
Commitment to Inclusive Political Transition Vital for Syria’s Success, Special Envoy Says, Warning Further Conflict Could Hinder Fight against Da’esh
Global convening to empower digital health transformation built on robust foundations
OECD launches global framework to monitor application of G7 Hiroshima AI Code of Conduct
Development finance needs major overhaul to achieve global goals
New Counter-terrorism Financing Sanctions
Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, Unanimously Adopting Resolution 2771 (2025)
With Israeli Laws Set to Take Effect in 48 Hours, UN Palestine Refugee Agency Chief Warns Security Council of Risks to Gaza…
Security Council Adopts Presidential Statement Acknowledging Inputs for 2025 Review of 20-Year-Old UN Peacebuilding Architecture
UNITAR Public Session at the International Civil Society Forum to Abolish Nuclear Weapons: 80 Years Since the Atomic Bombing
Visit To Poland
Australian Foreign Minister To Visit Poland
With Terrorism at ‘Tipping Point’ in Africa, Security Council Speakers Call for Development-Driven Solutions
Maintaining fiscal sustainability, boosting productivity, and accelerating green transition key to driving Chile’s sustainable growth
HKUST Welcomes University Grants Committee Delegation
Security Council Press Statement on Afghanistan
Adopting Resolution 2767 (2024), Security Council Endorses New African Union Support Mission in Somalia
Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Observer Force in Golan for Six Months through Resolution 2766 (2024), Amid Reports of Israel Incursion
Secretary-General Tells Security Council That ‘AI’ Must Never Equal ‘Advancing Inequality’, Urging Safe, Secure, Inclusive Future for Technology
Navigating the Global Surgery Ecosystem: A New UNITAR and GSF Educational Series on SURGhub
Public Statement by Chair of Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict
International Soil and Water Forum opens in Bangkok to tackle water scarcity and soil degradation
Greece: More action needed to maintain strong growth and fiscal sustainability
Cornellians at COP29 advocate for research, collaboration, climate ambition
Economic Outlook: Global growth to remain resilient in 2025 and 2026 despite significant risks
University of Manchester’s global science education impact recognised with double endorsement from UNESCO
Strong action is needed to make retirement systems more inclusive, resilient and innovative
University of Wolverhampton and UNITAR Partner to Advance SDG Research
UN and OECD to closely align global work in water and sanitation
Launch of ASEAN-Australia Centre to strengthen Southeast Asia ties
2024 Deadliest Year for Aid Workers, Security Council Pressed to Ensure Justice, Protection
UN urges Afghanistan’s de facto authorities to protect media freedom
Indonesia: Stronger Productivity, Digitalisation And Green Transition Are Key To Country’s Future Prosperity
New Open Finance Guidelines Aim to Spur Financial Inclusion
‘High Time for a Just Peace’, Secretary-General Tells Security Council 1,000 Days After Russian Federation Began Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine
Statement of the Secretary-General on the Departure of Deputy Secretary-General Ulrik Vestergaard Knudsen
Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei for One Year, Adopting Resolution 2760 (2024)